| This was the scene that greeted travellers into North Wales
during March 2001. A Nationwide Foot and Mouth epidemic resulted in all public
footpaths and cycle paths being closed. As you can see it was also the
best snow conditions we have had for a long while. It did not stop one
person however, who decided to wander up Snowdon ("in fishing
clothes" - Daily Post, March 5th). He subsequently slipped and
had to be rescued, and now faces a possible £5,000 fine. The Wardens
reported that walkers had abided with the rules and had kept off the
mountains and all car parks were very quiet.
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